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<p>&#160;A simple way to protect your knees is discovering how to bend/squat properly.</p><p>We have all been taught to use our knees and keep your back straight when lifting an object or bending down however this technique is actually the cause of unnatural movement and causes large strain through the knees and compounds the problem if you have knee pain.&#160;</p><p>Here are 3 simple steps for bending correctly to avoid unnecessay strain through the knees!</p><p>1. Bend in the hips and let your knees move slightly forwards.&#160;</p><p>2. Get your upper body forwards to help you bend in the hips.</p><p>3. Keep your back relaxed as trying to keep it straight locks your middle back and reduces your flexibilty in your hips.</p><p>HOPE THIS HELPS YOU!</p>